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New Delhi : Maj Abdul Quadir Khan of the Corps of Signals brought laurels to India by winning a Silver Medal at the prestigious 53rd Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Championship held at Batam, Indonesia, on October 2, 2019. Commissioned in June, 2014, he took to Body Building with fervour in spite of an extremely busy regimental schedule.
His prowess in the sport took a dramatic turn while at 1 Signals Training Centre at Jabalpur where he benefited immensely from the excellent training infrastructure and accomplished coaches. After honing his skills, he participated in the Indian Body Building Federation (IBBF) selection trials held at Khammam, Telangana, in July 2019 and got selected to represent India.
His accomplishment in the sport is spectacular and has also brought glory to the Indian Army and Corps of Signals. This was his maiden event.